Battalion Chief

Chevron; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Health, Safety and Environment unit in Richmond, CA is seeking a Battalion Chief to lead incident response and manage emergency operations at the refinery. The role requires coordinating fire, medical, hazmat, and spill responses under ICS and Unified Command, with a 12-hour rotating schedule.

The position demands 5+ years in emergency services, leadership, multiple ICS certifications, fire and EMT credentials, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an emergency response organization.
• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership in an emergency response organization.
• ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certifications.
• Current California Class C Firefighter and/or Commercial Class A or B Firefighters driver's license.
• Firefighter I certification (or equivalent).
• Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Haz-Mat FRO, Technician, or Specialist certification.
• Possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to acquire one within the first 6 months of employment.
• This is a rotational twelve-hour work schedule. You will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Associates and/or bachelor’s degree in emergency Response/Management preferred.
• Rescue Systems level 1 certification (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads Chevron Fire Department personnel and volunteer fire brigade members during fire prevention, fire suppression, medical response, hazmat, rescue, and spill mitigation.
• Sets up the Incident Command System during all incidents and acts as refinery management in charge until relieved.
• Implements Unified Command with authorities to ensure emergency action plans are implemented quickly.
• Acts as liaison between Chevron and municipal/mutual aid agencies.
• Works with City of Richmond Fire and Police during emergencies.
• Responds to off-site emergencies as part of mutual aid agreements.
• Fulfills 2-in/2-out role and participates in all crew training activities.
• Maintains Fitness for Duty qualifications and participates in the Corporate Medical program.
• Safety Sensitive position with mandatory random drug screenings.

Skills

Emergency response leadership

Incident Command System proficiency

Liaison with agencies

Night/weekend/holiday shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in emergency response/management

Tools

ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, ICS-800 certifications

California Class C Firefighter license and/or Commercial Class A/B license

Firefighter I certification

Emergency Medical Technician certification

Haz-Mat FRO/Technician/Specialist certification

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment business unit is accepting online applications for the position of Battalion Chief located in Richmond, CA through October 5th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (PST).

Key Job Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Leads Chevron Fire Department personnel and volunteer fire brigade members during all fire prevention, fire suppression, medical response, hazardous materials, rescue operations, security incidents, and oil spill mitigation.
• Sets up the Incident Command System during all incidents and functions as refinery management in charge until relieved.
• Implements Unified Command for incidents involving Federal, State, Local, and Chevron authorities to assure that Emergency Action Plans and Area Contingency Plans are implemented as quickly as possible.
• Acts as liaison between Chevron and all other municipal and/or mutual aid agencies.
• Works directly with the City of Richmond Fire and Police departments during emergency management situations
• Respond to off-site emergencies as part of mutual aid agreements.
• Will fulfill the roll of 2-in/2-out, if necessary, which requires mandatory attendance and participation in all crew training activities.
• Will maintain Fitness for Duty qualifications and participate in the Corporate Medical program.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position and requires mandatory, random drug screenings.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an emergency response organization.
• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership in an emergency response organization.
• Incident Management System ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certifications.
• Current California Class C Firefighter and/or Commercial Class A or B Firefighters driver’s license.
• Firefighter I certification (or equivalent).
• Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Haz-Mat FRO, Technician, or Specialist certification.
• Possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to acquire one within the first 6 months of employment.
• This is a rotational twelve-hour work schedule. You will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates and or bachelor’s degree in emergency Response/Management or a related subject area.
• Rescue Systems level 1 certification (or equivalent).

Relocation Options:

Relocation will be considered within Chevron parameters.

International assignments:

International assignments will not be considered within Chevron parameters

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $104,700 – $180,500. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.